Shocks and Struts

Jerm95gt · 06-25-2001, 05:56 PM

Hi i have a 95gt and looking into purchasing new shocks and struts....i like to drive my car around corners so i don't want any type of drag racing shock/strut i want ones for good handling.I'd like adjustable shocks and was hoping there were some i could some how adjust from inside the car like the rksports for not much cash.If not i want some good shocks...i have about 400 to spend including install.

TEXSN95 · 06-25-2001, 06:01 PM

Save another $100 and get the adjustable tokicos. You wont find anything around that price that you can adjust in your car. And do the work yourself...its not hard and will save over $100 in labor.

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Clint L.
White 95 Cobra #3637
58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW LCAs, Kenny Brown super subs, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, B&M ripper, Kirban FPR, MSD6A, Taylor wires, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s
13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22

Jerm95gt · 06-25-2001, 11:12 PM

What about allignment? I don't know how to do that......if i had it all installed/alligned how much would it cost?

joe4speed · 06-26-2001, 04:01 AM

Get it as close as you can and bring it in to a shop for proper alignment.. It costs anywhere from 40 to 60 to have it done!

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Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com
99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph!
1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

TEXSN95 · 06-26-2001, 05:37 AM

You dont need an alignment after shox/struts since you didn't lower it and change your front suspsension geometry. The tokicos were the best mod I've done to my car so far.

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Clint L.
White 95 Cobra #3637
58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW LCAs, Kenny Brown super subs, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, B&M ripper, Kirban FPR, MSD6A, Taylor wires, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s
13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22

autoX · 06-26-2001, 02:26 PM

Just a few suggestions from somone who has been down that road before...
1. Adjustable shocks are really a waste of money unless you know how to tune them for best handling. I would guess that 1% of people who buy adjustable shocks and struts actually know how to tune them for best handling. Therefore, unless you are in that one percent, the adjustable dampers are a waste of $$$.
2. Keep in mind that dampers are what determine your ride quality of your car. You can put really stiff springs in a car and still have a great ride if you install some good dampers...

I just installed a set of 750-850 lb progressive rate springs (front) of an '89GT. I really thought the stiffer springs would not ride too well, but the Bilstien's that we did at the same time made the car's ride feel awesome! I really like the Bilstien's now (however, they are non-adjustable).

I have the adjustable Koni Yellow's in my car, and I really think I would probably go with the Bilstein's if I were to do it all over again...

Anyway, good luck!

Oh, the installation is easy if you have a few jackstands and a jack. (Also, you need an impact wrench on the strut. If you don't have access to an air compressor and impact wrench, you may find a service station that is willing to loosen those up for you.) If you really want instruction on how to do the install, just post another questions. There are lots of guys who have done it before...)

Happy wrenching!

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Red '90 GT - My Daily Driver (& weekend warrior) w/ Kenny Brown braces & Springs, Koni Yellows, Caster/Camber Plates, Factory Five Control arms, Poly Bushings, 3.55 gears, Hurst shifter, Dynomax cat-back, Cervini 2 1/2 cowl. Griggs torque-arm, & panhard bar waiting for installation!
My other toys:
Viper Blue '85 GT Convertible - Subframes, Holley Street Avenger Carb, Polished ROH ZR6 wheels so far.
Black '95 VW Jetta VR6 - FOR SALE!!!

06-25-2001, 05:56 PM	#1
Jerm95gt Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: martinez,california,USA Posts: 12	Shocks and Struts Hi i have a 95gt and looking into purchasing new shocks and struts....i like to drive my car around corners so i don't want any type of drag racing shock/strut i want ones for good handling.I'd like adjustable shocks and was hoping there were some i could some how adjust from inside the car like the rksports for not much cash.If not i want some good shocks...i have about 400 to spend including install.

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06-25-2001, 06:01 PM	#2
TEXSN95 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: college station, tx Posts: 143	Save another $100 and get the adjustable tokicos. You wont find anything around that price that you can adjust in your car. And do the work yourself...its not hard and will save over $100 in labor. ------------------ Clint L. White 95 Cobra #3637 58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW LCAs, Kenny Brown super subs, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, B&M ripper, Kirban FPR, MSD6A, Taylor wires, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s 13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22

06-25-2001, 11:12 PM	#3
Jerm95gt Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: martinez,california,USA Posts: 12	What about allignment? I don't know how to do that......if i had it all installed/alligned how much would it cost?

06-26-2001, 04:01 AM	#4
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Get it as close as you can and bring it in to a shop for proper alignment.. It costs anywhere from 40 to 60 to have it done! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

06-26-2001, 05:37 AM	#5
TEXSN95 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: college station, tx Posts: 143	You dont need an alignment after shox/struts since you didn't lower it and change your front suspsension geometry. The tokicos were the best mod I've done to my car so far. ------------------ Clint L. White 95 Cobra #3637 58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW LCAs, Kenny Brown super subs, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, B&M ripper, Kirban FPR, MSD6A, Taylor wires, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s 13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22

06-26-2001, 02:26 PM	#6
autoX Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 113	Just a few suggestions from somone who has been down that road before... 1. Adjustable shocks are really a waste of money unless you know how to tune them for best handling. I would guess that 1% of people who buy adjustable shocks and struts actually know how to tune them for best handling. Therefore, unless you are in that one percent, the adjustable dampers are a waste of $$$. 2. Keep in mind that dampers are what determine your ride quality of your car. You can put really stiff springs in a car and still have a great ride if you install some good dampers... I just installed a set of 750-850 lb progressive rate springs (front) of an '89GT. I really thought the stiffer springs would not ride too well, but the Bilstien's that we did at the same time made the car's ride feel awesome! I really like the Bilstien's now (however, they are non-adjustable). I have the adjustable Koni Yellow's in my car, and I really think I would probably go with the Bilstein's if I were to do it all over again... Anyway, good luck! Oh, the installation is easy if you have a few jackstands and a jack. (Also, you need an impact wrench on the strut. If you don't have access to an air compressor and impact wrench, you may find a service station that is willing to loosen those up for you.) If you really want instruction on how to do the install, just post another questions. There are lots of guys who have done it before...) Happy wrenching! ------------------ Red '90 GT - My Daily Driver (& weekend warrior) w/ Kenny Brown braces & Springs, Koni Yellows, Caster/Camber Plates, Factory Five Control arms, Poly Bushings, 3.55 gears, Hurst shifter, Dynomax cat-back, Cervini 2 1/2 cowl. Griggs torque-arm, & panhard bar waiting for installation! My other toys: Viper Blue '85 GT Convertible - Subframes, Holley Street Avenger Carb, Polished ROH ZR6 wheels so far. Black '95 VW Jetta VR6 - FOR SALE!!!